The unofficial start to another Shreveport summer is nearly upon us. The 2021 calendar is favorable, too: Memorial Day is on Monday this year, which means we’re in for a three-day weekend filled with family, friends, food and fun. Unfortunately, a long, holiday...
Shreveport Law Blog
Who pays when an off-leash dog attacks you in a park?
Public parks should be places where anyone can enjoy the outdoors. Unfortunately, the actions of some irresponsible people make parks less safe and inviting than they would otherwise be. Despite laws requiring that animal owners be responsible with their pets and...
Premises have the duty to address known hazards
In your home, it is likely that you address potentially dangerous situations to ensure the safety of you and your loved ones. This is because your home is your responsibility, and in this way, you have control over your environment to some extent. But as soon as you...
Talk to witnesses after a car accident
Often, people who get into car accidents aren’t even sure what happened. Maybe you’re driving through an intersection, for example. Suddenly, another car drives through on the cross street and hits you. Instantly, you start asking questions. Did you really have the...
Injured in a truck crash? Consider these approaches to your case
A truck accident can turn your life upside down. It can leave you with serious injuries that are painful and debilitating, and your financial losses, including medical expenses and lost wages, can threaten financial ruin. Taken together, these damages can lead to an...
Why it’s important to hire an experienced personal injury attorney
You’ve suffered a serious injury in an accident and you’re beginning to wonder what the future will bring. How will you pay your medical bills? Are you able to return to work? Do you have a permanent injury that will affect you for the rest of your life? If you suffer...
Slip-and-fall accidents and the duty of reasonable care
Premises liability is the legal theory that allows people to hold property owners liable for their damages after they are injured on another person's property. A common application of the theory comes in cases where a shopper has been injured in a slip-and-fall...
Will my auto insurance pay for my medical bills after a crash?
For those injured in a car crash, the days after the incident can be harried and stressful. Top of mind for many people is their medical bills. Appointments, treatments and procedures are expensive – who is supposed to pay for it, and when? The confusing nature of...
Most Common Types Of Car Accident Causes In Shreveport
In 2016, the most recent year for which there is complete data, there were 704 fatal crashes in Louisiana, along with 49,817 crashes that resulted in injuries. A staggering 44 percent of fatal crashes in the state involved alcohol, compared with it being a factor in...
Distracted Driving: Three Dangerous Consequences
We tend to associate the term "distracted driving" with images of texting teens or adults fidgeting with their smartphones, but this problem is actually as old as the automobile. Any activity or circumstance that takes your focus away from the road or your control of...